Cost of living in Burundi compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨384 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (₨58) | ₨353 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨173 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨85 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨47 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨262 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨164 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨173 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨796 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨98 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨40 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Burundi is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨54,213 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨33,306 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,784 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨33,154 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨18,976 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,231 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨646 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨31,090 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,916 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨571 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,290 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,801 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,377 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,238 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,723,340 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨105 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨910 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨155 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨924 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨381 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨204 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨288 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (₨146) | ₨178 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨73) | ₨94 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨292) | ₨323 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨624 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,861 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (₨292) | ₨817 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨146) | ₨216 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨58) | ₨179 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨3.51) | ₨1.29 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (₨2,045) | ₨1,478 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (₨292) | ₨286 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,550 prices entered by 1,265 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is about the same as in India
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